BBC News - Nigeria at 50

8 February 2012 Last updated at 06:20 ET

Deadly blasts mar Nigeria celebration

At least eight people are killed as two blasts in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, mar celebrations to mark 50 years since independence from the UK.

Blog round-up

Short stories, poems, a "Naija state of mind" and lingerie parties to mark Nigeria's 50th birthday.
Nigeria marks 50 years of freedom
Nigeria papers see hope, failures
Fifty years of Nigeria in graphics

Cartoon superhero Meet Prince Naija, born on 1 October 1960

Learning peace Taking Martin Luther King to Nigeria's militants

Nollywood, fraud and churches How Nigeria has influenced the rest of Africa

Wasted youth Nigeria's divorced, uneducated teenagers

In video: 50 years of independence

Key moments from Nigeria's recent history from the BBC News archive

Background

Features & Analysis

What is Naija?

How a simple slang word encapsulates the modern Nigeria
Power behind the throne

The continuing influence of chiefs and emirs
Protests pay off?

Why Indonesia flourished while Nigeria floundered
Proud and loud

How do Nigerians show their patriotism?
High hopes

Has Nigeria lived up to independence dreams?
Your views

Nigerians at home and abroad share their feelings
Birthday bash

How the elite rains on Nigeria's proud parade
'Nothing to celebrate'

Coping with failing schools and power cuts
Friends of empire

Last British administrator meets Nigerian successor 50 years on
Curse or blessing?

Remembering the day oil was discovered
Seeking forgiveness

Jos resident sorry for burning friend's house
Yummy yams

Nigerians celebrate 'the king of crops', but is it under threat?

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